By COLlive reporter
For the fourth year now, the bochurim of the Smicha Yeshiva in Los Angeles were presented with an all-day marriage workshop with world-renowned Chassidic philosopher and lecturer Rabbi Manis Friedman.
Rabbi Friedman addressed questions of before and during dating, and after marriage, such as:
What is the role of a husband?
Making lists; is it a good idea?
What you need to know about yourself before dating.
The connection of your family of origin and the family you are about to build.
How much do you reveal and how much don’t you reveal?
Appropriate / inappropriate topics of conversation
Good chemistry; what is that?
Hamshachas HaLev or falling in love
The role of the Shadchan during dating
How do you know it’s right?
What is a good reason to say no?
How to define “cold feet?”
What is marriage?
The lectures were graciously hosted by Chabad of Pacific Palisades on the beautiful PJECC campus, generously sponsored in part by Mr. and Mrs. Yehoshua Zelig Zipp.
The bochurim got to chat with Rabbi Friedman one-on-one during lunch and dinner breaks, and to raise questions during the lectures.
“The bochurim gain so much from these classes,” says Rabbi Dovid Schmukler, Rosh HaKollel. “I get feedback from married alumni who tell me now how much these classes were a resource in getting marriage off to a solid beginning. The Rabbi clarifies ideas that many find mystifying. Today we can’t afford to not educate in these matters. Rabbi Friedman has so much wisdom and experience to share. What a gift!”
The program is part of Kollel Tiferet Menachem’s undertaking to educate and equip the students for setting up a healthy and happy Chassidishe home. It is the first in a series of lectures to follow on this important topic. For more information, please visit westcoastrabbinical.com.
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What if there’s an addiction issue or something big like that? ?
Yes, how in the world are you fulfilling the Rotzon of the
Meshaleach if your wife isn’t happy? The Rebbe sent a couple on shlichus and once the yungerman went to the Rebbe for a bracha and when he responded yes I’m going the Rebbe asked him if his wife was on board.
The message is clear, your hatzlacha and brochos for Parnassah and Nachas come through your wife and if she is miserable I don’t see how those Channel’s are open to you.
I watched this on 11213.org
isn’t that called common sense? your family comes first! what is shlichus is not helping your own first? and how can you help others if you can help your own?
After binge watching/listening to a good number of Chabad lecturers over the past few weeks, Rabbi Friedman’s thorough grasp of chassidus (which he often attributes to his teacher, Reb Yoel) continues to astound. Dare I say that there is no other lecturer who not only understands chassidus but has touched and transformed the practical life of thousands of Jews. Manis is more than a thought leader. He has influenced so many to return to Torah mitzvos and chassidus. You may disagree with him at first but then you think a little and then realize he’s spot on.
Totally enjoyed being able to hear the bochurim speak and interact with Rabbi Friedman,
Amazing!!! Every boy should hear this!!!!
That if a couple is on shlichus and the wife is not happy, it’s okay to leave your shlichus to make her happy?